Tie the knot at a Virginia Bed and Breakfast
Sep 20th, 2008 by Jane Leisteiner
Romance, history, and picturesque scenery combine to make Virginia a perfect place for couples planning an elopement. Picture exchanging vows in the historic parlor of a bed and breakfast and spending your honeymoon night in a romantic room lit by the soft glow of a crackling fire. Best of all, you can leave all the planning to your helpful innkeeper.
An elopement is a great solution for a couple who can’t wait to get married, but don’t want all the stress of planning a big wedding. Why not let an experienced innkeeper handle the details so you can just relax and enjoy the moment? At the Holladay House in Orange, Virginia, the innkeepers have helped many a couple plan a perfect wedding day. In fact, they offer a special elopement package for this special occasion. Just bring the marriage license and you’re ready to go.
The Holladay House elopement package includes everything a bride and groom could wish for, beginning with a night’s stay in one of the inn’s honeymoon suites. These spacious bedchambers include a fireplace and private bath with a whirlpool tub. The happy couple receives a bottle of wine as well as fruit and cheese tray when they arrive at the inn. The innkeepers provide all the essentials, from the bride’s bouquet to a Virginia-licensed officiant. After the ceremony, you’ll enjoy a wedding cake for two and a bottle of champagne. Dinner for two at a local restaurant also is included.
This Virginia bed and breakfast is filled with all the old-fashioned charm one might expect at a restored 19th-century inn. The Federal-style home is named for the prominent family that lived there for more than a century. There’s plenty to do in the surrounding area, from exploring local shops and boutiques, to visiting nearby wineries, museums or Civil War and Revolutionary War sites. Take a balloon ride over the Blue Ridge Mountains or enjoy a horseback ride in the scenic Virginia countryside. Another option is to do nothing at all and spend some time relaxing on the front porch or in your honeymoon suite.
The innkeepers provide plenty of thoughtful amenities. Each of the guest rooms has a private bath stocked with soft, fluffy towels and specialty bath soaps. Comfortable queen or king beds are topped with luxurious linens. CD players, alarm clocks, Cable TVs with DVD players and wireless internet are also included. The innkeepers always have coffee and tea available, and guests are treated to home-made cookies and treats.
With all this pampering, not to mention the convenience of having your innkeepers prepare your special ceremony, a Virginia bed and breakfast is an ideal location for an elopement. The innkeepers at the Holladay House will go above and beyond to make your wedding a happy one.
